Trump Issues Ultimatum Over Voter Act

President 👤Donald Trump said he refuses to sign anymore bills until Congress passes a bill that would add new voting requirements ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump posted has intentions on Truth Social Sunday, The Hill reported.

“It must be done immediately. It supersedes everything else,” Trump wrote.

“MUST GO TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE. I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE WATERED DOWN VERSION – GO FOR THE GOLD: MUST SHOW VOTER I.D. & PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: NO MAIL-IN BALLOTS EXCEPT FOR MILITARY – ILLNESS, DISABILITY, TRAVEL…” he continued.

Trump’s message will likely be welcome news to House Republicans. The president will be speaking to them Monday at their three-day issues retreat in Miami where the party is expected set its legislative agenda and sharpen its messaging for the midterms.

The president’s post follows weeks of debate over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility America Act, which passed the House in February but is awaiting a vote in the Senate. 

The legislation would require individuals to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a form of ID before casting a ballot.

The bill has big support among Republicans in Congress. However, Democrats are opposed and can use a filibuster to prevent it from advancing in the upper chamber.

That has led the president and some conservatives in Congress to push Senate Majority Leader John Thune